Mississippi Magazine articles from July 2002

Mississippi Magazine archives from July 2002

From the editor.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
July 1, 2002... In a city like New York, full of skycrapers and concrete and seemingly so far removed from anything green or natural, it is surprisingly easy to find tastes of the country if you know where to look. Living and working in the city for the past...

Mailbox.
July 1, 2002... My instructor at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mrs. Jean Freeman, was featured in one of your recent magazine articles this year discussing butterflies ("A Fine Day for Butterflies," March/April). I enjoy reading your...

Mississippi teens honored for volunteer service. (Southern Scrapbook).(2002 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for Star Wallin and Shelly Gunnell)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Two Mississippi students were honored in Washington, D.C., in May for outstanding volunteer service to their communities during the presentation of the 2002 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Star Wallin, 17, of Hattiesburg, and Shelly...

Chautauqua event to re-create turn-of-the-century tent shows.(Chautauqua at Beauvoir)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... "Chautauqua at Beauvoir," a living history event recalling the tent shows that traveled the South and Midwest from the 1890s to 1930s, is set for August 30 through September 1. The Chautauqua tent shows featured lectures on hot topics of...

Jacinto July Fourth Festival celebrates 23rd year.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... This year marks the 23rd year of the Jacinto July Fourth Festival. The festivities will be held at the historic Jacinto Courthouse, the town's focal point since its completion in 1854. There's something for everyone at this all-day event. ...

UMC's "Sonata" MRI makes debut.(University of Mississippi Medical Center's new magnetic resonance imaging equipment)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The University of Mississippi Medical Center is proud to present a new addition to its facilities. The "Sonata," a super high-resolution MRI, arrived in March and is now read to offer an array of state-of-the-art diagnostic images. "It...

Neshoba County Fair promises food, fun, and friendly faces.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Neshoba County Fair, called "Mississippi's Giant House Party," will take place July 26 through August 2 near Philadelphia. Established in 1889, the fair is touted as a place for families to gather from around the country for a unique...

Purses and pearls and ladies who lunch. (Easy Does It).(crafts and recipes)(Recipe)
July 1, 2002... What better time then the glorious summertime to have a few friends--or lots of friends--over for a leisurely lunch and visit? This simple luncheon is fun from start to finish, with an adorable table decoration made from a vintage purse that...

Gardening with wildflowers. (Gardening).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... With the coming of spring, a local couple I know engages in a friendly debate that occurs each year as the grass grows and the trees bloom. The conflict is centered on the topic of mowing grass. She prefers it short. He prefers it long. This...

Samuel Marshall Gore: artist for the people. (Culture Center).
July 1, 2002... One has certain expectations of a senior professor at Mississippi's oldest university: a bookishness which results from pursuing the life of the mind, perhaps or an ivory-towered distance from everyday working people. The stereotypes abound,...

A Mississippi tradition.(newlyweds sought for the 2003 Wedding Register issue)
July 1, 2002... Mississippi Magazine's 2003 Wedding Register We are now accepting reservations for the 2003 Wedding Register--our most-eagerly-awaited issue. We know you'll want to be included, to let your family and friends across the state share your...

Long live the king. (Looking Back).
July 1, 2002... On-May 14, 1863, heavy, dark clouds covered much of central Mississippi. Throughout the morning of the previous day, the sky had been an ominous gray, with tall, billowing clouds in the west. Shortly after noon, thunder sounded in the distance...

Homegrown harvest: an insider's guide to finding, cooking, and keeping Mississippi vegetables.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The sight of basketsful of squash, peas, and butter beans at the farmers' market is as exciting to Mississippi city dwellers as the appearance of neon red tomatoes hanging heavy on the vine is to country gardeners. Mississippi raises an amazing...

Farmers' market memories.
July 1, 2002... The hum of electric fans and old friends chatting about a daughter's high school graduation or recent trips to visit relatives in small Mississippi towns fill the air as I examine fresh watermelons neatly displayed at a stand in Jackson's...

Saving graces: easy tips for preserving fresh vegetables.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... It may seem old-fashioned to some, but many modern cooks consider freezing or canning seasonal produce from farmers' markets or roadside stands an essential way to ensure it will be around all year. FREEZING Choose vegetables for...

Mississippi's ripe rewards.(agriculture)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Growing vegetables is big business in Mississippi. There are over 35,000 acres designated for the commercial growth of vegetables in the state, according to Dr. Rick Snyder, extension/research professor with the Mississippi State University...

Pass the vegetables, please. (Food).(Recipe)
July 1, 2002... Vegetables, grits, and cornbread were the backbone of Southern cuisine for decades. Born of hard times, this "holy trinity" has become ingrained in Mississippi culture. Those who grew up during the lean years of the Great Depression fondly...

The timeless charm of Bay St. Louis.(Bay St. Louis is situated on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... "Let's go over to the Bay" is an often-heard local expression on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For 8,500 locals and visitors alike, the town of Bay St. Louis has always been a source of tranquil moods as well as lively entertainment. This...

All in the family.
July 1, 2002... Nestled beside a lake in central Mississippi is a house "geared for retirement," the owners attest with laughter. But Bob and Jimmie Faye Neblett, who have been in their new home for only a year yet, "still have too many things they want to do"...

Stephanie's dream garden.(landscape design)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... When Stephanie Smith and her husband Vick started building their new home on a woodsy hillside overlooking Big Bay Lake some twenty miles west of Hattiesburg, Stephanie could hardly wait to get out her trowel and start planting the flowery...

Dish It Out.(recipe for chicken marsala)(Brief Article)(Recipe)
July 1, 2002... I would like to have the recipe for Chicken Marsala from the Crescent City Grill in Hattiesburg. The owner, Robert St. John, shares his secrets about cooking in weekly articles in the Hattiesburg American (and Jackson's Clarion-Ledger). ...

Fabulous festivals with funny names.
July 1, 2002... Mississippi is a place of much creativity, and nowhere is this shown more than in the names of her many festivals. From the north where we embrace our neighbor state of Tennessee to the southernmost point in the Gulf of Mexico, from the...

Where in Mississippi is Lake City? (Small-Town Spotlight).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Summer is here, and who doesn't dream of lazy, sunny days at the lake with nothing more to do than breeze across the water in a boat or jump off the pier for a cool swim? My family and I actually just returned from an annual visit with some...

Wakes and wet suits.(water skiing)
July 1, 2002... With the smooth tug of a rope and a quick rush of air, the water skier is up. "After that," says one veteran Mississippi water skier, "it's like walking on water." The strange and novel sensations of water skiing lure 40 million Americans to...

Calendar of events.
July 1, 2002... July & August Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change. JULY 3-4 Greenwood 4th of July Festival Come celebrate our nation's history with this family...

Mother nature signals old-timers. (On Being Southern).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Mr. Cecil is combing the razor through my six-year-old's head of hair. Hot weather has demanded that it's time for Gus' annual crewcut. He's perched on the booster board grinning bigger than Dallas, Texas. I can see his hands fidgeting...